This is the first time I've ever watched a video where my mouth actually watered!!! I have never heard of Poor Man's Lobster until accidentally coming across it on YT, and now I'm destined to make this dish this weekend... Thank you!!!
That's no worries. I found it very easy to make it's literally a 10 min dish and it really does taste nice I wouldn't say it's lobster taste bit it's a hint of lobster not full on lobster
I have not seen the poor man lobster recipe in years I use to make this when My son was little I was a single mom and could't afford lobster I Thanks so much I think I will try to make again I with you the more butter and lemon the better
Yes sue it's a great dish. Even better when you catch the fish too lol. I know we can't all do that but it's not expensive to make if your lucky to catch the fish. Thanks for watching sue glad you liked the video. Thanks Dave
@@C3BFA Oh, but ievaporates! when you place a shot of whine in the saucepan, it evaporates completely leaving behind only an aroma. But garlic and lemon alone will do. maybe a hint of rosemary too. I ll definitely try your recipe. will get holdof cod asap
BTW, jumbo prawns have a texture and an oh-so-sweet flavor more closely resembling a lobster tail. And if you saute a jumbo shrimp in lobster bisque then slit it down the center lengthwise along the mud vein channel, and give it a minute or two beneath the broiler slathered in melted butter, and then finally sprinkle it with a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice you will be hard-pressed to tell the difference.
Please don’t be bragging...ugh! I LOVE lobster and would love to live where you live just so I could eat my fill...just ONCE in my life...of lobster and not have to eat pretend lobster....UGH! I want some REAL lobster no matter how good pretend lobster can be....huge sigh and big tears.
Dave I think he was asking the question to me as I said I would love to try it but I can’t catch a cod at the moment,as joke, and he’s implying I should go the supermarket to buy cod lol 😂
Try to use a firmly fleshed fish. (Try saying that fast!) Monkfish is probably better than cod. I think sole, for example, would not be very useful, as it is not nearly so firm.
@@C3BFA Red mullet is the best of all because it has itself a taste reminiscent of lobster. It's another firmly fleshed finny fish. I've got to stop doing that.
Never even caught one never mind taste one but that's very interesting thank you for adding that I really appreciate it if I catch one I might give it a try
As far as I know it's to do with proteins breaking down and water being pulled from the fish hence it shrinks. Your not doing anything wrong it's normal
Don’t know why there are so many videos of poor man’s lobster using cod. You are lying to yourself if you are saying it tastes just like lobster. Lol. The texture is totally different and the cod still will flake. Follow the same cooking method, and use monkfish!!! Thats the best fish to use! Texture is exactly the same as lobster. And of course cooking with the lemon, sugar, salt etc., mimicks the taste of the lobster. Please try monkfish if you haven’t already. :-)
We don't catch monkfish here so thought give it a go with cod it's something different yes the texture is softer. But it definitely has a hint of the same taste as lobster. I don't buy fish to eat I only eat what I catch I doubt I will ever get monkfish here but if I do I will definitely try it
Ok yeah, I guess Monkfish is an Atlantic fish. Yeah if you ever get the chance on Monkfish if they sell it anywhere, try it. But thats awesome that you cook what you catch :-) Yes, exactly . . Because of the cooking method it has a hint of Lobster taste. Cooking the cod the way you did, is still delicious. But I just tried with monkfish recently with same cooking process for the similiar taste, but the monkfish texture was right on the money! Thanks for the video! :-)
I don't buy fish from fishmongers if I ever was to catch one I may keep it to try it this video doesn't only have to be cod but gives people an idea on what to do if that makes sense like he recipe but it is odd because it does have a hint of lobster lol but being honest I prefer this dish to lobster I personally think lobster is over rated but it is very easy to prepare compared to most shell fish
@@philiple8890 while true that cod will flake, freezing it before cooking can solve that. Nevertheless, I agree that it still doesn’t taste anything like lobster. Monkfish isn’t common around where I’m at in Seattle, WA. I’m always looking for a good cheap substitute though.
Tried this recipe last night with fresh cod. Nice way to cook firm white fish, but hardly "lobster"! Yes, you get perfectly cooked fish with a nice texture. Sure, it's one way to sort of get more flavor into white fish (many of which don't have strong flavors of their own). This and dozens of similar recipes abound on YT under "poor man's lobster". Nice fish, poor lobster substitute, IMHO. YMMV, of course.
That's a fair comment Bart. I think this recipe had a hint of lobster but if you are them side by side it wouldn't compare I'm guessing. But it's a nice dish with plenty of options for tweeks. Thanks for you comment it's good to hear of others trying it and there opinions.
No I haven't, but I can say for a fact, it won't taste as good. This recipe does have a weird hint of the taste of lobster but you won't beat real lobster. I suppose this recipe is from a long time ago, when they couldn't get lobsters where ever the recipe was made. Side by side lobster would win hands down, but this dish is an option. It also does taste nice.
I do t think you need to because this imitates lobsters flavours. I suppose you could try it see what it's like. But this recipe is for people that can't afford lobster I believe that's where it came from
I just wished you didn't have to put so much sugar in the water. That would create a problem for diabetics or keto people who normally could eat cod cooked most any way. What is the purpose of using the sugar.?
That is very true. I'm really not sure what the purpose is of the sugar, it's part of the recipe I have a followed. I suppose it could be made without and see if it works and tastes ok. I have thought about cooking the fish in a normal way i.e oven or grill, then soaking it in the butter. The sugar is to probably add sweetness to the fish replicating the lobster taste as it has a slightly sweet taste. I can't imagine it helps to hold the fish chunks together, so it is worth trying without the sugar.
Seriously? Isn't shrimp the REAL poor man's lobster? They are both crustaceans too. This recipe is just poached cod, a fish, but it sounds better giving it a fancy name, I guess. Poached cod is tasty, I agree, but it doesn't really taste anything like lobster nor does it have the texture of lobster, not even the claws. It's the butter and lemon that add to the illusion I suppose. I have eaten my weight in lobster tails over the years. My favorite Sushi restaurant had it on the side menu every Friday for an extra $5 until 2020. Not recently since the price of lobster has nearly tripled since COVID. But, large prawns and cod are still a relatively good buy and they're priced the same per pound where I buy my seafood ($8.99). So, why settle for cod when you can have the next best thing to lobster, its cousin the prawn!??!
I could this cod I didn't buy it so wanted to try something new instead of the traditional UK dish battered Cod and chips. I'm not sure what the original poor man's lobster dish is but thought I would try it. It tastes amazing and does have a hint of lobster taste it's odd maybe its the sugar I dont know
@@C3BFA The original was made with Sturgeon, as it has the exact same texture and 90% of the taste of lobster. The use of anything else are REAL fake lobster.
This is the first time I've ever watched a video where my mouth actually watered!!! I have never heard of Poor Man's Lobster until accidentally coming across it on YT, and now I'm destined to make this dish this weekend... Thank you!!!
I honestly could not believe how good it is. Let me know what you think once you have made it.
What fish you going to use?
Did you make the dish?
Best Facebook chef. No messing, no ingredients that you'll never buy, just getting on with cooking the way everyone really does it at home.
People can add what ever they want to I prefer to keep it simply and save money lol tastes best that way I think
Can you use Scallops
I have never done it with scollops, but definitely worth a try.
Great video and recipe!!! Well done!
Thank you I'm glad you like it. Thanks Dave
Very nice! Can't wait to try this. It looks so easy...thanks for posting!
That's no worries. I found it very easy to make it's literally a 10 min dish and it really does taste nice I wouldn't say it's lobster taste bit it's a hint of lobster not full on lobster
Nice Dave. Simple but tasty 👍
Yes Stephen it really is
I have not seen the poor man lobster recipe in years I use to make this when My son was little I was a single mom and could't afford lobster I
Thanks so much I think I will try to make again I with you the more butter and lemon the better
Yes sue it's a great dish. Even better when you catch the fish too lol. I know we can't all do that but it's not expensive to make if your lucky to catch the fish. Thanks for watching sue glad you liked the video. Thanks Dave
try the butter with a bit of garlic, lemon zest and a splash of white wine, cooked a bit together and mixed well
Sounds nice I can't do wine tho I hate alcohol mixed with food
@@C3BFA Oh, but ievaporates! when you place a shot of whine in the saucepan, it evaporates completely leaving behind only an aroma. But garlic and lemon alone will do. maybe a hint of rosemary too. I ll definitely try your recipe. will get holdof cod asap
I will definitely do it again with your suggestions just not wine lol I hate booze
I am certainly going to try this with monkfish
I can imagine that would taste amazing russ
"More butter the better" !!! truer words have not been said!!!
I like it with more butter some may not tho lol it's definitely not a healthy dish but I don't care it tasted amazing 😋😂😂😂
Brilliant! Must try...ty!
It's so easy Emma and it really does taste really nice
BTW, jumbo prawns have a texture and an oh-so-sweet flavor more closely resembling a lobster tail. And if you saute a jumbo shrimp in lobster bisque then slit it down the center lengthwise along the mud vein channel, and give it a minute or two beneath the broiler slathered in melted butter, and then finally sprinkle it with a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice you will be hard-pressed to tell the difference.
You making me hungry now 🤣
I agree with what you have saying.
look out jamie oliver here come's cardigan bays very own chef dave hahaha stay safe and take care ...
😂😂😂 your a nutter John b lol
Wow ive got to try that..may try with some cod and fresh prawns from the net
Cheers
Love the videos keep them coming
Happy new year mate
Thank you mark never thought of prawn with it that's a good idea
I will do 😜
Thank you hope you had a great Christmas
I love using halibut for this!
I would love to try halibut never had it before. One day when I fish Norway I will. Try it
If you're stuck like me in the middle of the continent you can use burbot as a fish to imitate lobster, it's actually quite good.
Never heard of that fish but good to know thank you
In Aus we catch coral trout taste the same as lobster or Crayfish you need an Alvey reel you might get one. Cheers 🐊
We don't have coral trout in the UK
I know just a pun about Alvey reels you would love fishing here all my Pommy mates do. Cheers dude.@@C3BFA
@@Gator1699 definitely want to fish over in aus one day
I'm so blessed to be living in Maine & 20 mins from the wharf... Get em right off the boats...old bay seasoning is a must
Never used it I need to find some a few have mentioned it now.
Please don’t be bragging...ugh! I LOVE lobster and would love to live where you live just so I could eat my fill...just ONCE in my life...of lobster and not have to eat pretend lobster....UGH! I want some REAL lobster no matter how good pretend lobster can be....huge sigh and big tears.
It's just an online recipe I wanted to try and show people how to make it.
@@nancycurtis488 - I also thought jlo was bragging. We would just love to have some fresh lobster. We're not all so blessed as she is.
Personally I don't care for the old bay seasoning. Destroys the subtle flavors.
that looks tasty love to have seen you cook that last night
😂😂😂😂 it wouldn't of gone well Peter
Looks tasty mate merry Christmas to u and your family 👍👍👍
Thank you Barrie merry Xmas to you to
looks really nice
It is give it ago and it can be done with any white fish
Looks amazing! Making this tonight and may add a bit of garlic to the butter. Thank you sir!
It is really nice I think garlic Will be perfect
Dang this peeky blinders episode is super informative
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Nice video that looks lovely just need a cod now lol
Thank you lee will work with any white fish.
Hope you had a good Christmas lee
@@C3BFA great thanks Dave hope you did too mate
Ye it was good thanks Lee
going to fix this for dinner.........thank you!
That's great. What did you think of it. I personally really like it
My Xmas Dinner sorted cheers dave x
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@@C3BFA let me no wat time yu here haha
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Hopefully get you Ur own cod before u move again but it will be a last min invite
I love lobster. But the price is outrageous here in the States. Thanks for a practical substitute.
It's the same in the UK.
This recipe is cheap and tastes amazing
Looks yummy!!!!
It really is nice DeAnn give it a go one day
Good man, good watch
Thank you Jjimy I appreciate it
A poor mans lobster with a poor mans shirt covered in butter, I like it, down home cooking!
😂😂😂😂😂 you mean I'm a tramp and shouldn't of missed that big mouth 😂😂😂😂
Dave that looks amazing, but unfortunately I won’t be able to try it as I can’t catch a bloody cod at the moment lol, all the best pal
It really is I hope you manage to get out soon and you can try it
Do you have super markets in your area?
Yes not on my door step tho nearest one is 20 miles away
Why do you ask Michael ?
Dave I think he was asking the question to me as I said I would love to try it but I can’t catch a cod at the moment,as joke, and he’s implying I should go the supermarket to buy cod lol 😂
Can't wait to try this...😋M'mmm
It's really nice Rebecca and you can try it with most fish. Cod holds up ok , cod is one of the worst to fall apart. Let me know if you try it.
I reckon monkish could work well like this if I could catch one that is. Very Nice
It really would any white fish is spot on for it even bass troy
Try to use a firmly fleshed fish. (Try saying that fast!) Monkfish is probably better than cod. I think sole, for example, would not be very useful, as it is not nearly so firm.
Ye monk and ling would be good but it did work with the cod too just need to be careful
I can't even say it slowly 😂😂😂😂
@@C3BFA Red mullet is the best of all because it has itself a taste reminiscent of lobster. It's another firmly fleshed finny fish. I've got to stop doing that.
Never even caught one never mind taste one but that's very interesting thank you for adding that I really appreciate it if I catch one I might give it a try
A bit of bread crumbs on top would be good
Ye that's a good shout. Will try that next time I do it
Boil fish in lemonade
Never heard of that before. What does it do ?
A nice, simple bouillabaisse.
Thank you Barry
I've tried this it taste like Tough FISH
Tough,. Meaning chewy?
I found it very very soft on the verge of falling apart
Would you tell me why when I baked Codfish in the oven, it lost about 1/2 of its volume and rendered so much water?
As far as I know it's to do with proteins breaking down and water being pulled from the fish hence it shrinks. Your not doing anything wrong it's normal
Tasty looking Dave - need to go catch me a fish naw :P ha
It really is and good luck
Don’t know why there are so many videos of poor man’s lobster using cod. You are lying to yourself if you are saying it tastes just like lobster. Lol. The texture is totally different and the cod still will flake. Follow the same cooking method, and use monkfish!!! Thats the best fish to use! Texture is exactly the same as lobster. And of course cooking with the lemon, sugar, salt etc., mimicks the taste of the lobster. Please try monkfish if you haven’t already. :-)
We don't catch monkfish here so thought give it a go with cod it's something different yes the texture is softer. But it definitely has a hint of the same taste as lobster.
I don't buy fish to eat I only eat what I catch I doubt I will ever get monkfish here but if I do I will definitely try it
Ok yeah, I guess Monkfish is an Atlantic fish. Yeah if you ever get the chance on Monkfish if they sell it anywhere, try it. But thats awesome that you cook what you catch :-) Yes, exactly . . Because of the cooking method it has a hint of Lobster taste. Cooking the cod the way you did, is still delicious. But I just tried with monkfish recently with same cooking process for the similiar taste, but the monkfish texture was right on the money! Thanks for the video! :-)
I don't buy fish from fishmongers if I ever was to catch one I may keep it to try it this video doesn't only have to be cod but gives people an idea on what to do if that makes sense like he recipe but it is odd because it does have a hint of lobster lol but being honest I prefer this dish to lobster I personally think lobster is over rated but it is very easy to prepare compared to most shell fish
You are spot on, monkfish has a similarly meaty texture
@@philiple8890 while true that cod will flake, freezing it before cooking can solve that. Nevertheless, I agree that it still doesn’t taste anything like lobster.
Monkfish isn’t common around where I’m at in Seattle, WA. I’m always looking for a good cheap substitute though.
I thought only monk fish held that title. Would it work to use allious or stevia instead of sugar?
Not sure what those things are you mentioned sorry never heard of them
Im eating lobstah tonight! Merry xmas!
Sounds good merry Christmas
I think I'd have a bit of Screech while I wait for the water to boil.
What's that lol
I'm so doing that dish even the wife wants it
It tastes amazing Stephen
@@C3BFA I think I've had it before when I was younger but can't remember lol
Give it a go it's really nice
Tried this recipe last night with fresh cod. Nice way to cook firm white fish, but hardly "lobster"! Yes, you get perfectly cooked fish with a nice texture. Sure, it's one way to sort of get more flavor into white fish (many of which don't have strong flavors of their own). This and dozens of similar recipes abound on YT under "poor man's lobster". Nice fish, poor lobster substitute, IMHO. YMMV, of course.
That's a fair comment Bart. I think this recipe had a hint of lobster but if you are them side by side it wouldn't compare I'm guessing. But it's a nice dish with plenty of options for tweeks. Thanks for you comment it's good to hear of others trying it and there opinions.
dont knock it so much!! where do you live? Glochester?
I agree I like it
mmm
It is really nice to be fair
That looks amazing. Do I get a prize for guessing this was the dish last week lol.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 you prize is being a subscriber 😂😂😂 but you got it 💯 it's why I didn't answer you 😂😂😂
No one in New England puts paprika on lobster. Nor does it flaking apart make it like lobster
I saw this done before on another channel quite some time ago but had forgotten all about it! It looks delicious. Is it sweet?
No not sweet at all Val give it a try
it's Monkfish, MONKFISH.
It's cod, it's COD. But it would work well with monk fish. Well most fish I think, I need to try all different fish with the recipe.
Try very large Flathead Catfish belly.
We don't get that here in the UK. Unfortunately. If you ever try it let me know how it goes.
Is paprika just for looks? I can't actually taste it.
Yes it is. But the smoked paprika I can taste it
Have you ever done a side by side comparison with lobster, and cod, the poor man’s lobster?
No I haven't, but I can say for a fact, it won't taste as good. This recipe does have a weird hint of the taste of lobster but you won't beat real lobster. I suppose this recipe is from a long time ago, when they couldn't get lobsters where ever the recipe was made.
Side by side lobster would win hands down, but this dish is an option. It also does taste nice.
So did you save any for your wife 😂😂👸
Nope 😂😂😂😂
Looks a good recipe for cooking firm white fish but I'll stick to lobster when I want lobster! Life is great!
Yes it is a good recipe. And your spot on you can't beat the real thing Robert.
If you can afford lobster by all means stick to the real thing hence the name poor man’s lobster. It’s for those of us less fortunate.
Very true Diane
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Not so much "Poor Man's Lobster" - more good way to do Cod...
Yes it is your right it taste amazing and it's so simple
Why can’t you use Lobster instead, 😊🦀🦀
I do t think you need to because this imitates lobsters flavours.
I suppose you could try it see what it's like. But this recipe is for people that can't afford lobster I believe that's where it came from
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I am gas man yow doe miss a thing 😂😂😂
Been in Wales since I was 15. 33 now lost the black country accent a bit now
Don't you have to cook paprika??
@@redsresearch no idea never checked I never got ill and I'm still alive
Just done a Google search. It says you should cook paprika to release it's full flavour. I didn't know that so thank you for your comment
@@C3BFA so you don't have 2 cook it?
@redsresearch not according to Google but it won't release it's full flavour uncooked
@@C3BFA isn't it healthier to cook it?
Sorry but we didn’t like it all that much, glad I only did half a dozen pieces. The rest was cooked as normal fried fish
That's fair enough not everyone likes the same foods was worth a try
I just wished you didn't have to put so much sugar in the water. That would create a problem for diabetics or keto people who normally could eat cod cooked most any way. What is the purpose of using the sugar.?
That is very true. I'm really not sure what the purpose is of the sugar, it's part of the recipe I have a followed. I suppose it could be made without and see if it works and tastes ok.
I have thought about cooking the fish in a normal way i.e oven or grill, then soaking it in the butter.
The sugar is to probably add sweetness to the fish replicating the lobster taste as it has a slightly sweet taste. I can't imagine it helps to hold the fish chunks together, so it is worth trying without the sugar.
@@C3BFA I totally agree. You can make any recipe your own.
invite guest over and serve the lobster. Just don't tell them is Poor man's lobster.
It would work Dennis it really would and it's very nice
Seriously? Isn't shrimp the REAL poor man's lobster? They are both crustaceans too. This recipe is just poached cod, a fish, but it sounds better giving it a fancy name, I guess. Poached cod is tasty, I agree, but it doesn't really taste anything like lobster nor does it have the texture of lobster, not even the claws. It's the butter and lemon that add to the illusion I suppose. I have eaten my weight in lobster tails over the years. My favorite Sushi restaurant had it on the side menu every Friday for an extra $5 until 2020. Not recently since the price of lobster has nearly tripled since COVID. But, large prawns and cod are still a relatively good buy and they're priced the same per pound where I buy my seafood ($8.99). So, why settle for cod when you can have the next best thing to lobster, its cousin the prawn!??!
I could this cod I didn't buy it so wanted to try something new instead of the traditional UK dish battered Cod and chips.
I'm not sure what the original poor man's lobster dish is but thought I would try it. It tastes amazing and does have a hint of lobster taste it's odd maybe its the sugar I dont know
Sorry, but no. Poor mans lobster is made from a small section of the belly of a Sturgeon.
Not sure what fish is the original for the recipe. I can't remember now. But you can use what ever you prefer there's no rules
@@C3BFA The original was made with Sturgeon, as it has the exact same texture and 90% of the taste of lobster. The use of anything else are REAL fake lobster.
@@JohnWarner-lu8rq that's good to know. But that don't mean you sant use other fish